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Social Work and Dementia


Social Work and Dementia

Paperback by Moore, David Cooper (Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA); Jones, Kirsty (West Sussex County Council)

Social Work and Dementia

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ISBN:
9780857256218
Publication Date:
22 Jun 2012
Language:
English
Publisher:
Sage Publications Ltd
Imprint:
Learning Matters Ltd
Pages:
160 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 27 - 29 May 2024
Social Work and Dementia

Description

This practical book enables those already practicing or joining social work to consider the various ways that people can be supported to live well with dementia. Areas focused on include how the personalisation agenda is changing services through self-directed support, re-enablement and telecare, how risk can be managed while choice and independence are maintained, and how safeguarding of people with dementia can be positively practiced. The authors present information on essential new developments in the field of dementia care including changes in legislation and Government policy as well as providing examples of positive practice from around the country.

Contents

Introduction An Introduction to Dementia and Person-Centred Care Legislation, Guidance and Dementia Safeguarding and Dementia Personalisation and Dementia Promoting Independence for People with Dementia The Future of Dementia Care Conclusion

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